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INTORNO ALLA MIA CATTIVA EDUCAZIONEAlusa FallaxRock Progressivo Italiano4.02 | 181 ratings |
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![]() The flowing nature of the album reminds me of Metamorfosi's Inferno - another excellent Italian Prog gem from the year prior - although this is significantly more upbeat and ultimately the more rewarding of the two. Like Thick as A Brick, the only gap exists between the first and second sides of the LP (or tracks 7 and 8 for those in the digital realm). The album actually starts slow out of the gate, but my first light bulb moment comes thirty seconds into the title track. A simple yet proficient classical guitar melody sets the stage for good things to come. The nylon stringed guitar paired with dual flute harmonies is quite baroque and should please PFM aficionados. I especially love the fat analog synth touches at the end. "Fuori Di Me, Dentro Di Me" begins with a somewhat awkward transition, but here we have the first opportunity to hear Augusto Cirla really sing, and sing well he does. A very enthusiastic performance all the way around, which will continue to the end of side 1. Don't miss the crazy flute trills and double-articulations a minute into "Riflessioni Al Tramonto" - good stuff. I could do without the explosion effect that separates the two sides as it always irks me and serves no purpose musically, but I guess for the sake of the story it makes sense. The second half is just as good as the first, maybe even a little better. I especially enjoy the french horn at the end of "Per Iniziare Una Vita." Maxophone would later use french horn to great effect on their only album. A clear Osanna influence can be heard in "E Cosi Poco Quel Che Conosco," with the saxophone being run through a harmonizer effect. Alusa Fallax was definitely not afraid to wear their heart on their sleeve, although it is not a detriment, but a testament to the music they clearly loved. The last two songs make that evident, as the album ends on a high note. It took me awhile to really get into this album, but I'm glad I did.
coasterzombie |
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